Patents by Inventor Connie J. Vaughan

Connie J. Vaughan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Punishment wheel
    Patent number: 4834657
    Abstract: An apparatus for choosing a punishment for a child, and a method of its use, are disclosed. An assortment of adhesive-backed decals designating various punishments is provided. Decals selected from the assortment by the parents are positioned around a base wheel. The child spins a knob and pointer that are centrally and rotatably mounted on the base wheel. When the knob and pointer come to rest, that punishment is imposed as indicated by the pointer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Inventors: Jose R. Gonzalez, Connie J. Vaughan, Mary Jo R. Gonzalez